Tim240z Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 I could not find an answer searching the archives (didn't go back to the beginning of time though). Is there an aftermarket solution for the t56 slave cylinder, that does not involve the oem rollpin attachment? I think that I am going to need a new slave (mine has been sitting on the shelf for 3 years now and I don't want to mess with modifying it if I can get something new that doesn't involve buying a master and slave unit from GM). Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3154tm Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 this might work if you have the clearance. http://www.johnsmustangs.com/clutchkits.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thanks....I gave them a call, and they were of absolutely no help...blueoval stuff only....as soon as I mentioned bowtie, that was the end.....Maybe someone in the sandiego area has a t56 slave that they can drop by their shop with to see if anything they have will work? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Tim why not but an adapter from Ron Tyler like I did? One side is GM roll pin and the other is 1/8" NPT. Worked great and at $30 was cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Dan, If my slave was known to be good, then, yes that would be a great solution, but if I need to buy a new oem one, then I believe that they are only available as a kit with the master etc....seems like a huge waste of $$$ if there is an aftermarket solution. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Tim, I used a tilton 3/4 inch master and the GM slave. Just used #3 line and fittings. I'm planning to switch to a hydrolic thro out bearing. This will get rid of all the GM plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 You can also use a T5 slave, it even has a bleeder valve! That's what I'm using with my T56, it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 You can also use a T5 slave, it even has a bleeder valve! That's what I'm using with my T56, it works great. Mike, that's what I've been waiting for!!! Can you tell me more. Is it direct bolt in? What vehicle should I use for ordering purposes? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 You can also use a T5 slave' date=' it even has a bleeder valve! That's what I'm using with my T56, it works great.[/quote'] Mike, that's what I've been waiting for!!! Can you tell me more. Is it direct bolt in? What vehicle should I use for ordering purposes? Thanks, Mike It is direct bolt in but, it still uses the GM roll pin end. So you still have to modify it per JTR, or get the Ron Tyler adapter that Dan suggested. Any GM T5 slave should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 It is direct bolt in but' date=' it still uses the GM roll pin end. So you still have to modify it per JTR, or get the Ron Tyler adapter that Dan suggested. Any GM T5 slave should work.[/quote'] Ok so if I order say, a slave from a 5 speed camaro, Circa. 1990 to 2000, that will do the trick? Can a person buy the slave without buying the master (like the LT1 kit, which ONLY comes as a complete kit?) Oh, and do you have a link to the Ron Tyler parts? Thanks again!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 yep! I think you can order just the slave for a T5. Ask Dan about that, I used the JTR method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thank you Mike!! Mike...Is this what you are using?: Ohhh Daaaannnn? Tim[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 NO, that looks like a hydraulic throw-out bearing. A T5 slave looks exactly like a T56 slave, but it has an allen head screw in the end to bleed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Looking on GMpartsdirect.com, it seems either this one of the master slave kit. I went back as far as 1988. Maybe I'll just stop in tot he local dealership after PEP boys tells me they don't carry it Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 You know, I've got a T5 car and a T56 car in my garage right now. I never really looked to see if the slaves were interchangeable. I did the JTR mod on the T5. I'd never do it on the T56 slave, too little material left to be safe. If I were doing the T5 today I'd use Rons adapter on that too, just a better way to go. You don't have to worry about anything braking and if you have to replace the slave in the future it's a stock part that bolts in. You will need a GM hose to go from the slave to the adapter. We used the one that came with the engine/tranny and then added another 12" -3AN hose to get the rest of the way to the master. Here's Rons e-mail address rontyler@earthlink.net I'll see if I can get a pic of the part tonight and post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Just for reference.....I have the master and slave and braided line from the Z28 donor. They have been sitting on the shelf for so long now, I'm sure that they are bad. Dan, what year and model is that T5 and slave from? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I bet your slave would work, there isn't much to them inside. A couple of O rings, plunger and a spring. My T5 slave is from a junkyard car, and works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Mike, Is your T5 slave also composite like the T56, or is it aluminum? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Mike' date='Is your T5 slave also composite like the T56, or is it aluminum? Tim[/quote'] black composite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maichor Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Man! Where were you guys last weekend when I drilled and tapped my slave! Dan, where did you get that adapter again? Do you have contact info? Because, while tapping my slave, it cracked a little around the old pin location. Probably happened because I beat the pin out with a hammer and it was being stubborn. I haven't checked it for leaks yet, I may have to get another one and the adapter. Thunder racing sells the 2001 units, which I have/had, but ouch$!$! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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